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It seems like in older Sci Fi, aliens were often portrayed as frightening conquerers, with warlike intentions toward Earth. Now days, it seems as though the aliens are most often peaceful and desire only to be left alone or (as in the case of your book) to be helpful guides to the human race. The characters with evil intent in modern Sci Fi seem mostly to be humans. First, do you agree with this assessment? Second: if so, what do you think is responsible for this changed view of aliens and humans?
Thanks.

Excellent question! I do agree with your assessment. Older aliens were presented as evil, even monstrous. Today, they reflect a more 'humane' approach.

I believe there are several reasons for this. Firstly, as society becomes more open and accepting of humans we once considered 'outsiders', we look toward advanced beings as having even more altruistic societies. Secondly, we no longer have large-scale 'enemies' around the world (specifically, Communism) and so our aliens need no longer reflect that unseen menace. Lastly, instead of looking for enemies all around us, as we once did, we are now looking for those who have already solved the problems we face today. It gives us a sense of hope.

All in all, aliens tend to reflect our current, and wishful, thinking.